Welcome to Southern Golden Retriever Rescue

We are a Charity dedicated to helping Golden Retrievers who for whatever reason, need to find a new home.

As well as being an SGRR Coordinator, Wendy also volunteers fostering and rehoming cats. This is a recent article published, sharing her good work and encouraging others the reward of fostering. We are always looking for foster homes for the Goldies we help, please contact rachel.clark@sgrr.org.uk if this is something with which you would like to help.

Wednesday 25th June 2025

With great sadness we heard today that Robbie Robinson died peacefully last night.

Robbie and his late wife Gillian were the foundation of the charity we all support. Robbie spent a huge amount of time researching how to establish the charity and the supporting Trust Deed. It is testament to him that we have not had to amend much detail in subsequent 25 years.

Gillian & Robbie enjoyed fun and show success (Andred) with their own Golden Retrievers but we in SGRR knew them for their care and practical support for the many, many hundreds of dogs who passed through us with their guidance.

We wish Duncan and friends of the Robinsons peace and kind wishes.

Trustees of Southern Golden Retriever Rescue

Charity number 1098769

Megaesophagus in Dogs - a useful tool.

There is a condition called Megaesophagus in dogs and which is quite common in Golden Retrievers resulting in food constantly being regurgitated.

Please look up this serious condition for more details than we can provide here.

A friend of ours recently had to have her Golden helped with this problem and the vet recommended using The Bailey Chair to keep Molly upright during eating and for up to an hour after each meal. My friend says it works well, Polly adapted to it quite easily and has settled into the routine. The family now have peace of mind for each feeding occasion.

Special friends of our charity have sadly lost their own great friend Kizzie, aged 14. Jean and David gave Kizzie a wonderful life having adopted her about 4 years ago. She was much indulged with cuddles and companionship, which is what most Goldens would ask for at the start of every single day.

Take care Jean and David, thank you from all of us in SGRR.

WORKING TOGETHER- Lexi’s story

Between Battersea and our small charity Southern Golden Retriever Rescue we managed to help Lexi into a comfortable and happy life.

Battersea’s story- Golden Retriever Lexi is a lovable soul who captured many hearts during her time in Battersea’s care in 2021. Brought in as her previous owners were moving and unable to take her with them, her sweet, docile nature quickly made her a firm favourite amongst Battersea staff.

Unfortunately, it soon became apparent that, despite her excellent temperament, she wouldn’t be able to go to a new home any time soon. Battersea’s expert veterinary team noticed that she was walking with a limp in her left hind leg. Although she didn’t seem to be suffering or in any pain, she was unable to properly extend her leg. After a couple of walks with the team, her limp had started to deteriorate.

An X-ray revealed that Lexi had dislocated her hip. While being ‘popped in’ whilst resting, her hip was consistently ‘popping out’ every time she went for a walk. Medical intervention was needed.

Battersea vets consulted with a Royal Veterinary College (RVC) expert and the decision was made to replace Lexi’s hip entirely.

Just over 100 days and many hours of love, dedication and care later, she left Battersea to start her new life and she has gone from strength to strength. As Lexi’s condition would require continual management and regular vet visits and possibly future surgery our Animal Partnerships team reached out to Southern Golden Retriever Rescue, who were able to match her up with a perfect, experienced family.

Lexi’s adopted family story. We all went down to Cornwall for a week last summer and just had the best time. We discovered she has a penchant for cuttlefish bones, as she gave her best effort to clearing every beach of them (some hurried googling reassured us they're not harmful!). She's also loving spending time with my parents' Labradors, Belle (7) and Olive (2). Olive and Lexi are particularly good friends and act like very cheeky toddlers whenever they're together, including crashing out together in a heap in bed.

We've all settled into life together perfectly, and we really couldn't imagine a world without her in it. She makes us laugh every day- She’s incredibly loving, happy and calm. She's a tremendous force of good. .

SGRR has again been nominated for the Petplan Animal Charity of the Year Award.
#PetplanACANominee

Several of our rehomed dogs with their families proudly displaying our generous Nomination for the Petplan Animal Charity Team of the Year 2024

A hard working volunteer in our terrific team

Operating in Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire and Greater London south of the Thames, our aim is to place the right dog into exactly the right home.

If you need to rehome your much loved Golden Retriever please call us first.

We provide a detailed and careful match of your dog’s character and needs with a new home.
A secure garden is essential.
We offer lifetime support to the new home,
Updates for you for your peace of mind
No charges whatsoever
Perhaps we can help you to keep him, ask us.

Contact us or Tel: 07480 100344 or email Rachel.clark@sgrr.org.uk

Welcome to Southern Golden Retriever Rescue

We are a Charity dedicated to helping Golden Retrievers who for whatever reason, need to find a new home.

Adopting & Rehoming

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